Eucomatocera vittata

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Eucomatocera vittata
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Eucomatocera vittata

Systematics
Subordination : Polyphaga
Family : Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae)
Subfamily : Lamiinae
Tribe : Weaver Buck (Agapanthiini)
Genre : Eucomatocera
Type : Eucomatocera vittata
Scientific name
Eucomatocera vittata
White , 1846

Eucomatocera vittata is a beetle from the family of longhorn beetles . Eucomatocera vittata is next to Eucomatocera minuta one of two species of the genus Eucomatocera . The beetle species wasdescribedby Adam White in 1846.

features

The beetle has an elongated body and, like all longhorn beetles, also has very long antennae (as long as the body). These are also the eponymous feature of the genus, as they are also covered at the tip by conspicuous hair. Therefore, the scientific species name is made up of Greek and Latin components and literally means: "Beautifully hairy horn, with banding". The antennae of the species have 9 links and especially the shorter three end links are covered with tufted dark, brush-like hair. The body is also elongated and slightly hairy and provided with pits that follow the banding. Several (three) light bands run over the whole body against a dark background. On the back label, the middle one is again steeped. The elytra protrude in the rest position with two peaks on the abdomen.

distribution

The species is found in Southeast Asia: Sri Lanka , India , Myanmar , Thailand , Vietnam , Laos , South China ( Yunnan ) and Taiwan .

Way of life

The species is considered to be a pest of various legumes such as that of the genus Pueraria .

various

Thai name: ด้วง หนวด ยาว ปลาย แปรง.

photos

Individual evidence

  1. Biolib.cz - tribus Agapanthiini .
  2. verambycoidea.com .
  3. Plagues . Kerala Agricultural University. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  4. farangsgonewild.com .

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